Hi this has been happening to me every time I use windows 8 and has never happened to me in windows 7.
I have a:
XFX nForce 790i Ultra Mobo
Intel Q6600 Core 2 Quad
8GB Patriot Viper DDR3 Ram (2x4GB)
Nvidia 8600GTS Video Card
Asus Xonar Essence STX Sound Card
Haupaugge 1850 TV Tuner
OCZ Agility 3...